Color Laboratory Technician

Custom Wood Products; Saint Marys (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Custom Wood Products, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Color Laboratory Technician to prepare and analyze color samples for our custom cabinetry.

You will tint, adjust, label and verify stains and paints according to approved formulas, ensuring finishes meet precise standards and industry requirements. Responsibilities include evaluating color against standards, documenting adjustments, maintaining accurate batch records, monitoring inventory, and operating mixing and application equipment in a

Qualifications

• The candidate must accurately measure, mix, tint and verify stains and paints per formulas.
• Strong color-differentiation ability and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain records precisely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze color samples to ensure consistency across cabinetry finishes.
• Evaluate color and finish against approved standards and document adjustments.
• Maintain inventory, reorder levels and proper storage to minimize waste.
• Record batch, formula and process details; operate mixing and application equipment.
• Follow SDS, PPE, spill-response, labeling and waste-disposal procedures.

Skills

Color matching

Attention to detail

Mathematics

Measurement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Custom Wood Products, Inc. has been a leader in building custom cabinetry since 1981, renowned for craftsmanship and quality. Located in the Midwest, our company emphasizes a strong work ethic, innovative processes, and a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere that values employee dedication and excellence.Job SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Color Laboratory Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and analyzing color samples, ensuring consistency and quality across our custom cabinetry products. Your expertise will support our commitment to delivering beautifully finished, high-quality cabinetry that meets precise specifications and industry standards.Essential Functions:· Measure, mix, tint, adjust, label, and verify stains and paints according to approved formulas and production priorities.· Evaluate color and finish against approved standards; complete test panels and document adjustments.· Maintain adequate inventory, monitor reorder levels, store materials properly, and minimize waste.· Keep accurate batch, formula, correction, and process records.· Operate and clean mixing, measuring, dispensing, and application equipment.· Keep work area, organized and safe.· Follow chemical-handling, SDS, PPE, spill-response, labeling, and waste-disposal requirements.Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offReferral programVision insuranceWork Location: In personRequirements:· High School Diploma or equivalent preferred· Strong attention to detail and ability to distinguish color differences.· Basic math, measurement, percentage, and ratio skills.· Ability to follow formulas, written instructions, and safety procedures accurately.· Good organization, communication, prioritization, and basic computer skills.· Dependable attendance and ability to work independently after training.· Commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, and learning coating systems and processes.· Accurately read labels, formulas, measurements, and batch information.(Manufacturing, finishing, wood-coatings, color-matching, paint, stain, coating, or chemical-handling experience is preferred, but previous coatings or color-matching experience is not required for the right candidate.)Physical Requirements:· Stand and walk for extended periods and perform bending, reaching, kneeling, and repetitive movements.· Regularly lift and move materials up to approximately 50 pounds and safely handle containers and carts.· Wear required PPE and work around coatings, chemicals, odors, noise, and manufacturing equipment.